Pros and Cons of Google voice as Primary Provider?
Felix:
Quote from: CallMeAl on February 17, 2013, 02:39:21 pm
I can’t seem to find a way to block outgoing caller ID on a per call basis, so I assume that is also a feature that is unavailable with GV.
While technically true, there is an easy workaround for that. Set up another gmail account, and don't get a google voice number associated with this account. Now, if you set it up as your SP2, calls from this line will show outgoing caller ID as 760-705-8888 (generic GV number). For one of my friends, it's as good as blocked caller ID.
The downside is that it takes one of OBi lines; and for OBi100 you won't be able to use voice gateway, since both SP are taken by GV - and VG requires SIP provider to work.
Johnny:
One "pro" that I really liked was the ability to choose from a wide variety of numbers to use for my GV account.
At least in my area code, there were tons of numbers to choose from and some were quite easy to remember.
I know some other Voip providers give you the ability to do this but GV had much more of a selection than any of the others. Much more!
Plus, you could have two or more GV accounts and they would all be free. Add another DID to another Voip provider and you usually pay extra for that other number.
My only real "con" would be the 911 issue, but an easy work around.
Just my take.......
OZOi:
Cons: - uncertainty.
You don't know what will happen to your GV number, when Google will change its policy. And it could happen at any time. It's the main reason why I hesitate to move my primary phone line to GV.
Rick:
Quote from: OZOi on February 23, 2013, 12:49:46 pm
Cons: - uncertainty.
You don't know what will happen to your GV number, when Google will change its policy. And it could happen at any time. It's the main reason why I hesitate to move my primary phone line to GV.
You could use that same criteria to never buy a computer, because tomorrow there will be a better one.
You can always port your GV number away from Google to another provider.
CallMeAl:
Wow! Haven't looked at this forum for a few days and this thread got a ton of replies. Thanks to everyone for all your input. I did find one relatively major con for me. For whatever reason, Google Voice can't port in my primary number as of yet. So for now, I'm going to use GV as my primary means of making outgoing calls, but will port my primary number to Callcentric, an drop a few bucks into their pay as you go plan every so often. That will give me the best of both worlds, free unlimited outgoing calls, a 911 service, and people will still be able to reach me on the number they already know. I have some separate questions related to getting all this set up properly, but think they'll fit better in another thread so will start one soon.
Thanks again,
Al
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